Act XLIII. Battle of Keynzburg III.
The Golden Lion Banner, which represents the direct army of Prince Leotis, and at the same time, the flag that represents the garrison of the Cainz Domain, in fact, is now hanging on the walls of the Cainz Command, but in this dark night, the banner is as dim as the Starlight Banner representing Aster. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info
According to Princess Elifils, Prince Leotis had already absconded on his own, heading north to join his army, but it was puzzling that the army on standby in northern Zedi had appeared at Cainzburg at this time.
It can't be that Prince Leotis is leading his army to counterattack here, not to mention the point of doing this, in the current situation of the Wendland army, coming with the banner of Astel is no different from sending him to death.
"What's the situation with the other party?"
The roar of artillery fire echoed in Viscount Wellington's ears, the distant magic barrier and the ammunition of Wendland's artillery were intertwined, and the flash of light illuminated his side face, and the solemn expression could not be soothed, at this moment of great enemy, any wind and grass affected his heart.
"I don't know yet, but it doesn't seem hostile."
The herald's words were uncertain, and it was impossible to tell if the scout was hostile by observing them from afar.
"If you send someone to keep an eye on it, the soldiers in the north can't let their guard down, and they will report back as soon as they have information!"
Viscount Wellington was a little apprehensive, if these troops were coming to support, then it would be the best, but at this critical moment, what army would take such a big risk to support their Third Legion, which did not have deep friendships?
He looked under the walls, where the Wendland army crawled like ants towards Fort Cainz, and even though the artillery exploded above their heads, they continued to move forward, little by little, towards the bottom of the wall.
"Report to your Excellency, there is information about that unit."
Viscount Wellington didn't have to wait long, and another herald brought back the latest news about the army with the golden lion banner.
"Say."
Retracting his gaze from the walls, Viscount Wellington looked at the young herald on one knee, sweat still dripping from his cheeks to the ground in the dead of winter.
"They said they were here to support Keynzburg, so let's open the north gate and let them in."
The herald's words silenced Viscount Wellington.
There should not be a Wendlan army stationed in the north of Zedi, so it is unlikely that these soldiers are Wendland's disguise, but it is not appropriate to rashly let an unknown army enter Cainzburg, and he can't make a decision.
If they were kept out like this, the army that would face off with Wendran would soon be annihilated, and if they did come to the aid of Keynzburg, then this would undoubtedly send friendly troops into the fire pit.
But if the other side has bad intentions, then this move to open the door will hasten the fall of Keynzburg and completely cut off their hope of being rescued.
In his hesitation, Viscount Wellington paced back and forth, sweat running down his forehead and wetting the military uniform on his chest.
"Let them in."
Just as Viscount Wellington was hesitating, from the end of the city wall, a voice was heard.
It's Princess Eliephis.
"Wolfgang, commander-in-chief of the Kainzburg garrison. Lord Fermi was not a direct descendant of Prince Leotis, the Fermi family had lived in the Zedi for generations, and he had served the country as the commander of the garrison of Keyinzburg until Prince Leotis took over the castle, and his power was deprived and handed over to Springfield, so he had a certain resistance to Prince Leotis and the related nobles. ”
Elefils was now wearing Aster's standard military uniform, with a long sword hanging from her waist, like a Valkyrie.
"He probably didn't want to see Keynzburg fall like this when he came here this time, although I don't know why he didn't follow Prince Leotis's order to go north, but I think we can accept his help."
"Her Royal Highness Princess...... Can ......"
Viscount Wellington still wanted to say something, after all, he belonged to the nobles of the northern realm, and he was not familiar with the nobles of Zedi, unlike Princess Elifils, who were proficient in the complex relationship between these nobles, but he was plotted by Prince Leotis before, and at this time he still had a mustard in his heart, and he maintained a suspicious attitude towards the nobles of Zedi.
"Believe me, Lord Wellington, I used to have doubts about this world, but once a person once said to me that trust is the greatest weapon of mankind, and if we are still suspicious of each other at this juncture, then we will not be able to win this war."
Erefels said that she was referring not only to the attack and defense of Keynzburg, but also to the war that was related to the fate of Aster.
"I see, Your Highness Princess."
Viscount Wellington nodded, he knew that no one would think more about the country than Princess Elyfils, he thought for a moment, and then said to the herald.
"Open the north gate, let their vanguard and commander come in first, and we will lead the troops to meet them."
With a careful eye, Viscount Wellington then took another look at the battlefield where the artillery was roaring, and rode to the north of the city with Princess Ellifils.
The city gate has been opened, under the Star Banner and the Golden Lion Banner, there is a man with short blue hair, he looks about forty years old, his cheekbones are very high, the whole person is like a stone statue, without any expression, he holds the Star Banner in his hand, and his adjutant is holding the Golden Lion Banner, and the two of them stand quietly in the gradually increasing wind and snow.
"Mistress Fermi."
Princess Elyfils harassed her horse forward and came to the other, and she looked Viscount Fermi in the eyes, in which she saw a watery silence.
"Your Highness the Princess."
Viscount Fermi said that he did not dismount, and there was not much humility in his tone.
"I'm waiting to come to support, not for Her Royal Highness the Princess, not for the Third Legion, just for this castle."
He said, in a long tone as if he were reciting a beautiful poem.
Viscount Fermi's meaning is very clear, he didn't risk his life to save Princess Ellifils or the Northern Rangers.
From the very beginning, he had only one goal: to keep Keynzburg.
"We have the same goal and we should work together."
Alifils said that she knew that with the precedent of Prince Leotis, Viscount Fermi would not believe in herself so easily, but she had to.
"Hand in hand?"
Viscount Fermi said as if he didn't care, and snorted coldly.
"I don't think so." (To be continued.) )